Holistic Approaches in Mental Health and Wellness
Self-Esteem and Psychological Well-being Among Students with Mobility Disability: A Mediating Role of Resilience
Abstract
Prince P. Sreedhar
Background Individuals with mobility disabilities are a vulnerable population in our society. They face several psychological problems. At this stage, resilience can help individuals cope with challenging circumstances, leading to improved psychological well-being and better mental health.
Objective The objectives of the present study were to examine the relationships between variables related to students with mobility disabilities and explore resilience as a mediator of the relationship between self-esteem and psychological well-being.
Method One hundred fourteen participants with mobility disabilities, aged 18-30 years, completed self-report questionnaires assessing resilience, self-esteem, and psychological well-being. Mediation analyses were performed using the PROCESS macro in SPSS.
Results Female participants with mobility disabilities have higher scores in psychological well-being than their male counterparts (t (112) = -3.14, p < 0.01). It has also been reported that resilience significantly mediated the relationship between self-esteem and psychological well-being (β = 0.147, LLCI = 0.006 to ULCI = 0.313).
Conclusion The study’s findings suggest that students with mobility disabilities have lower psychological well-being. Self-esteem and resilience were maintained through counselling and therapy to improve the psychological and mental well-being of students with mobility disability.